Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire

It would be great to see this movie updated, widely publicized, and viewed by a large majority of the public.

Hits the main topics of why the gun control lobbyists want to take our guns and gives clears examples as to why we need to keep them.

Hitler still lives and he’s in America.

Well researched and factual look at guns and the gun control debate.

So while this movie showed many sides of the Argument it seemed to need some things added.1. The attitude of the other events that have occured to include Terroristic activities not just Gang related ones. They could have shown TSA and how people transport Guns in Airports now not just because of active shooters but because of 9/11/01. Vetrans influence was touched on historically but nothing about what vets in modern time are doing.2. The attitude about how because of the Violence and Civil Unrest in America Medical policies and Procedures have been dramatically improved Due to the War on Terror and Boston Bombing and Other such horrific events. The use of Tourniqets is now less of a issue with emergency personal than it once was.3. The Attitude towards Children with Firearms. How 3yr olds in other countries are shooting AKs. Yet we indoctrinate our children in America with water pistols and Nerf guns and airsoft which can be modified by Criminals to function as real weapons while also teaching poor muzzle awareness and the importance of target aquizition. Formal education with Weapons is not something taught in schools. There are many Fly by night training schools if not the store that show how to use the weapon later but nothing until potentially JROTC target classes if not Trap shooting on the Highschool or Collegiate level which do alot to the teaching of Safe weapon handling or respect of Human life yet not soon enough.4. Corporations Control over the Firearms Industry and the rights of owners of Private Property in Pertaining to the Defense of their Property.5. What Cops actually have to do to be able to carry their weapons and be bonafide to enforce the laws in society.There is alot of direction and add ins that this movie could have added however it was very well done and hopefully gives those not listening to the ground so well and opportunity to screw their heads on straight. When all is said and done all anyone wants is to be Safe that is about the only thing anyone can agree upon.

Easter egg: As the final credits scroll ends, Ice-T has one final nugget of truth.

Everybody should watch this. Don’t let your rights be taken away by uninformed politicians and media propaganda. Registration is the first step to confiscation.

Very well done, had both sides, but gave pro gun a chance to respond. Other documentaries I have seen give sound bites, this gave arguments in a rational tone.

An objective view of the 2nd Amendment from a historical, legal and constitutional point of view. The movie/documentary is entertaining and touches on most of pro/anti arguments with decent support (given the time allotted). A breath of fresh air after hit pieces like Katie Couric’s falsely edited “Under the Gun”

A very good look at both our modern predispositions to gun culture and those challenge it faces, as well as the history of discrimination and rasicm associated with gun control laws in America. Production values are high and its very well done.

A very good look at the gun restrictions in this country and why they came to be.

This is a really good documentary to show the history of gun control. I can’t help but see now how we as a Nation are pushing the same gun control methods as back then. You can’t outright assault Civil Rights by banning firearms. So let’s just tax it out of existence. Which is what HR 5717 is currently doing. Gun control advocates are emotion based. Gun rights advocates are rooted in logic and history. Of course that butts heads and leaves things at a stalemate. At some point we have to figure out a way to reach across the aisle and let gun control advocates know that the government has done more harm in the name of “protecting their safety”, than actually protecting them.

I thought that it was a great documentary, and laid the case for why it is important for law abiding Americans to never give an inch when it comes to owning firearms. It goes through the history of laws passed in the United States, and that there are a lot regulations that are currently already on the books. It also gives firsthand accounts to historic events where guns basically saved lives (e.g. Battle of Athens, Post-Katrina, L.A. Riots). And Iced-T does a great job narrating.

It is one of those films that should be included in every Americans education on who we are and the responsibility each of us has as Americans. This is a film talking about “Rights”, not privilages, and this film shines a light on the difference.

I actually saw this as an independently-minded examination of America’s gun culture, I’m a 50-something granola gal that chooses not to own a gun and I did not find this documentary trying to appeal to any fears of mine as criticized in another review. I felt a balance of sensible opinions and appreciated the historical journey that has defined the controversy of today’s dispute over the 2nd Amendment. It was an intelligent and rational look at an otherwise impassioned argument and well worth your time to ingest.

Great documentary. I highly recommend watching it to get the facts and history about our second amendment and gun ownership.

One of the better and accurate history of what the Second Amendment and it’s history in the United States. Ice-T gives good narration and has a good understanding of what the founders intended. This is a great educational tool, for old, young, liberal, and conservative. It operates on facts, and leaves emotion out of it. It also tells how illegal gun control laws were used to discriminate against former slaves after the civil war, with “The Black Codes.” A real eye opener. I recommend. It highly.

I was a little skeptical at first. It actually is a very good look at the history of not only the second amendment, but also our Country’s history as well.Ice-T makes for an intresting narrator as well.

As a history buff and gun owner, most of this I was aware of, but there were even a few things I learned. Most people won’t take the time to read all the history that is here. It is well documented that the sensationalism of the fake news media and progressives use the relatively small percentage of “mass shootings” with no concern for the thousands, upon thousands shot in gang violence every year. I do volunteer ministry 3 days a week with those who are mostly Black and Latino gang-bangers and I hear the stories of where the real problem is and is pointed out in this film: a culture of violence, lawlessness and a lack of empathy and care for others. The films with the facts (not very popular with liberals) and also some of the difficult questions about whether or not we can regulate guns without destroying the free society we have. Benjamin Franklin said those who give up freedom for security will have neither.

This is about 2nd Amendment civil rights. It states its case clearly and, to me, non-offensively. An interesting doc that I did not tire of while viewing. Ice-T is the narrator and his voice is excellent for this story but he has no physical presence. The interviews and interviewees are well chosen and the writing is well done. I recommend this to my friends who are on the fence or even pro-gun-restriction. I feel that this is a non-combative film and it’s what we need in this conversation.

I was quite surprised to see something like this on Amazon.Gun control laws have had zero effect on violent crime in this country – other than to turn areas like Detroit, Chicago, the District of Columbia, etc. into murder capitals of the world from time to time. The latest data from the FBI (2015 statistics) show that the state with THE strictest gun laws in the nation – California – also had more murders (1,861) than any other state… and 69% were from firearms. Of course, Alabama has some of the most lenient gun laws in the country and literally 100% of their murders involved firearms. You know… all three murders.Of course, I’m cherry-picking. Per-capita is the way to look at this stuff. Looking at the number of murder by firearms in each state, the per capita numbers show an outbreak in gun violence that is shocking. For example, in the state of California, the per capita rate was 0.0000478 murders per person, with 0.0000327 involving firearms. Can you believe that?!? Almost 1/2 of a murder for every 40,000 people in the state. If that’s not indicative of a radical uprising of redneck, racist gun owners, I don’t know what is. Imagine the slaughter in a town of 20,000 people… how would you decide which person gets 1/4 murdered? And how would that look, anyway? “Jim, I’m sorry, bud. But we all voted and you gotta get a limb chopped off.”In 2015 there were 9,587 murders in the United States (excluding Florida – their numbers weren’t in the FBI report) involving firearms. There were 37,736 deaths involving automobiles. 42,032 accidental poisonings. 31,959 from unintentional falling.In 2014, 63.7% of firearm-related deaths were suicides, not murder. Yet the media reports the number of deaths without making that distinction.People get bent out of shape over the “huge” numbers of murders committed with firearms, and the truth is, the number is statistically insignificant. That is NOT to say that those lives taken are insignificant. But the numbers just aren’t there to support the kind of emotional whiplash we receive from the politicians.It’s almost as if politicians – who ban things they can’t even point to in a diagram – aren’t really looking to end violence… but to control the population and increase their own power. Funny.

An excellent documentary that provided a solid historical background of gun control over that last two centuries. I would consider myself very learned in the gun control debate but this film provided plenty of history and data to me which I found very enlightening.

I appreciate the unbiased reporting on this. Lots of phenomenal facts, video, and quality editing/narrating. I am a proud supporter of the constitution and 2A rights. This video is not for me and yet i found it amazing.

Folks that are looking for a more honest representation of the issues involving the highly politicized debate on gun control can get a better picture of the pro second amendment side of the discussion. Why does amazon still require 20 more words for this review?

i dont care if you are for or against guns this is worth your time

I like the straight up talk, explanation of the law , firearms in America and how government can and has gotten overzealous.

great documentary that addresses many lies and misconceptions (it can’t happen here, the 2nd is about hunting, more guns = more violence, nobody needs an”assault rifle” the police can protect you and your family, etc, I am living proof! I would not be writing this if it were not for being armed ( with out firing a shot). “To conquer a nation, first disarm it’s citizens” Adolf Hitler

There isn’t anything in this video that I haven’t seen due to my involvment in the RKBA movement, but its a good video to show others that aren’t aware of what is going on with their gun rights. The Second Amendment isn’t just about arms, its a civil right and many politicians, judges, police, and Americans do not grasp that. If you would put other civil rights under the same kind of attack by legislation and media scruitiny, it would be incomprehensible and outrageous. This country is on a slippery slope towards totalitarianism, this video helps expose that.

The unintended consequences of gun control are is only one of the many unsavory consequences this film explores. It discusses the racially biased roots, and the negative consequences for its intended victims. It also presents sophisticated legal arguments from eminent lawyers, judges, and law professors which support the notion that the 2nd Amendment is a Civil Right, not to be trifled with. Additionally, it clarifies a lot of myths surrounding firearms. I particularly enjoyed the graphic demonstration of the falsehood the notion that “black rifles” are designed only to kill, when the truth is the M16 was designed more to wound rather than to kill. The effect of the WW2 era M1 Garand 30-06 round on a plastic water bottle versus that of the M16 compatible 5.56mm round was the difference between a neat hole drilled through the bottle and the bottle being completely obliterated. Yes, it’s going to be a whole lot more fatal to be hit with the older weapon.I digress, so let me get to the point: this is the best, most complete refutation of the notion that gun control is a good idea from well meaning people that I’ve ever seen.

Don’t watch this if you prefer rhetoric, double talk, and the opinion’s of uniformed politicians to truth and facts. If you are one of these people and you still decide to watch be prepared for a reality backhand. 😉

This documentary lays out a rational basis for examining our right to self defense through the lens of civil rights. Historical examples of tyranny, anarchy, and government corruption are used to show that an armed citizen is more effective than government or police in protecting life, property and liberty. The documentary also delves into what an “assault weapon” is and is not, and how restricting rifle features such as a pistol grip or barrel shroud does nothing to mitigate firearm lethality. Overall, this is an informative video that is very beneficial for those on both sides of the gun control debate.

This DVD is a great way of continuing the discussion about the 2nd amendment. Many people argue that law enforcement is capable of protecting you. This video points out that it is not always the case. The video tries to be politically neutral and shows how both sides have infringed on the 2nd amendment for political gains.

Crime rates rise when gun controls are in effect. Crime is higher in Great Britain and Australia right now than any other places in the world.But crime is not why we have the 2nd. We have the 2nd to protect us from tyrannical governments. Look at any country that had their guns taken away and you will see populations destroyed by psychopathic rulers. End of story.Tyrannical governments use mind-control manipulation (euphemistically called “propaganda”) to sway public opinion. That is where this movie falls short (I gave it 5 stars so as to not reduce the rating). The same government who wants to take away the right to bear arms has complete control of the media. And that media tells lies.While this movie has the right motivation, it seemed to rely on the very same media lies that bolster anti-gun reactionaries. It used the official stories of Sandy Hook and Aurora which, I have no doubt in my mind, are lies. Yes, people died in Aurora. But who was the shooter and how was he controlled? Pleas research the CIA’s MK Ultra mind control programs and you will learn how “Manchurian candidates” are in fact a reality. Was anyone really killed in Newton CT? There doesn’t seem to be any physical evidence that prove there was and a lot of evidence that shows a conspiracy involving actors. Fortunately, this movie only references those events briefly.John Hinckley (shooter of Ronald Reagan in 1981) was just released from prison on September 10th 2017 after serving 35 years. Isn’t that a little lenient for shooting a president? I’m sure there are many serving a lot more time for much lesser crimes that don’t involve violence directly. But how many people know that Scott Hinckley, John’s brother, was scheduled to have dinner at the Denver home of Neil Bush (son of George HW Bush) the day after the shooting? Is it a coincidence that the Hinckley’s and Bush’s have close ties? The fact is George HW Bush effectively took control of the Reagan presidency (I am NOT a Reaganite by any stretch). The fact that Sarah Brady (wife of Reagan’s press secretary James Brady who was injured in the Reagan shooting) became “one of the nation’s leading crusaders for gun control” and whose husband had an gun-control bill named in his honor (“The Brady Bill”) is not a coincidence. Don’t even get me started on the Bush crime families’ ties to Gorden B Hinckley, the head of the Mormon Church and his connections to the CIA.Sounds like a huge conspiracy theory? Well, it is a conspiracy. Ask JFK where we’d be if he were still alive and was able to lead the USA in what I believe was a vision for world peace. Oh wait, can’t do that because the CIA, in collusion with military war pigs and the mob, took him out on November 11, 1963 in Dallas Texas. And right then a new government took control of the USA and their agenda is a war on the Constitution. A war on you. George HW Bush is still alive and you can bet he is still pulling strings.

The leftist agenda is to take away our right to defend ourselves. If they can take away any of our rights under the Bill of rights then they can take all of our rights away!

Living in California, I see the ongoing and accelerating assault on our Second Amendment rights first hand. This is an excellent presentation that I wish would be seen by everybody, especially those in public schools. Alas, it won’t.

This is what the anti-gun, anti-2A crowd needs to see, but they won’t turn off CNN or MSNBC long enough to see these facts presented to them. I find it amazing that some seemingly intelligent people actually believe that an evil person who is intent on committing murder will be influenced by an anti-gun law. Totally irrational thought process. We will not surrender our guns – PERIOD. Remember Athens.

Shows how our rights are under attack by a government that will make any excuse to infringe on our rights. Eye opening account about what happened in New Orleans during the hurricane disaster and the LA riots in 1992. Shows some of the anti gun side…. That didn’t make any sense! Our rights are pretty clear, but the government will twist their meaning to fit their agenda of controlling the American people.

I love documentary films, and this one is a good one! It has the two basic things you want in a documentary film…it’s both entertaining and informative. This film is also palatable for the non-gun folks, and can be enjoyed by a broad range of people and backgrounds. It provides a lot of good historical info. Ice-T does a good job narrating. I have purchased several copies of this documentary…for myself, for family members, and for friends.

Covers opposing views fairly, and shows sides of the debate rarely talked about.

This documentary serves to enlighten people. It should be a part of our academic enrichment. Firearms aren’t just guns anymore, they are a historical representation of the natural right to protect yourself. I am convinced to this day, those that are anti-gun are either emotionally compromised, or have never experienced the brutal adversity the world has to offer in order to understand why firearms are necessary.Without important works like this, the world will truly be blinded.

I’m glad the documentary addressed the racist roots of some gun control legislation. In my state there was a bill up for vote to eliminate pistol permits. Pistol permits are, as indicated in the doc, remnants of Jim Crow. The same NICS background check done at the time of purchase is done by the Sheriff. I contacted both of my state reps and encouraged them to support the bill and explained the Jim Crow connection. They both voted against it. They were both black…Ice-T did a great job of narrating, just as he did when he was interviewed in England by a liberal talk show host.

If you cherish your 2A rights you will enjoy this movie. If you don’t, go watch Snow White or some other fairytale. This movie is well made, Ice-T does a great job presenting the facts and it never eats boring. I will probably by it on DVD before it gets banned as propaganda.

Great documentary. Well versed in facts and history and the narration by Ice-T was great. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a straight picture of gun ownership history and rights without being pushed from left/right

The video is well-received for a reason. It tells me that there are still enough sensible people in the country who are able to see past the political and mainstream media talking heads and do their own thinking.”Believe nothing of what you hear, and only half of what you see.”

Good balance to the pseudo-facts used in most media stories, and a warning about what could happen in the US if we don’t protect our rights under the 2nd Amendment.